| Author |
Meynell, Alice, 1847-1922 |
| Title |
The Poems of Alice Meynell
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 79.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Al Haines
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| Summary |
"The Poems of Alice Meynell" by Alice Meynell is a collection of poetry published in the early 20th century. This complete edition encompasses her entire body of poetic work, including early pieces and later poems that reflect a profound engagement with themes of nature, love, spirituality, and the complexity of human experience. Through her verses, Meynell's lyrical style seeks to capture both the beauty and the melancholy inherent in the world around her. At the start of the collection, the opening poem, "In Early Spring," sets a tone of introspection and connection with nature. The speaker expresses a deep understanding of the seasonal changes, imbued with a sense of nostalgia and anticipation for new life. Meynell blends personal emotions with vivid imagery of nature, contemplating the mysteries of life and the rhythms of the universe. The subsequent poems, such as "To the Beloved" and "An Unmarked Festival," continue to navigate themes of love and the passage of time, suggesting a continuous dialogue between human emotions and the external world. Through this rich exploration, Meynell invites readers into her poetic universe, where each poem acts as a reflection on the interplay between the individual and the greater tapestry of existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
English poetry -- 19th century
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| Subject |
English poetry -- 20th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
62251 |
| Release Date |
May 28, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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